Hi all

here's my problem;

I went to Thailand for 3 weeks in may 09, met a Thai girl and yes, fell in love.

I stayed for 30 days and then came back to the UK. I missed her so much I went back end of June for 4 weeks but again I stayed for 7 incl a visa run and got back early this morning.

I got her a passport ok.

I want to apply for a visa for her and wondered what my chances are?

She is only 18, 19 in Feb 2010. I am classed as long term sick/disabled so on benefits. i have some savings, hence Thailand twice in short succession. We got married but not the official one in Bangkok, i.e. party, rings, dowry etc. we will do the official marriage when I go back. I can support her for 3 or 6 months depending on validity of visa.

I won’t bore you with all the details but I miss her so much already I’ve been on the internet since i got in at 8am trying to find out what I can do.

I would even live in Thailand but could only financially do that for about 18-24 months.

I’ve even been looking at flights to go back even though I can’t for at least 4-8 weeks.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks for listening.

Edited August 9, 200916 yr by bigboy221166

Just have a go at getting a holiday visa for a start, if you do it yourself its about 3600baht, that if she has a passport ID card, The problem you have is lenth of time you have known her, and if she comes to the Uk , i take it thats where you live , will be proof of return , Go on The British Embasy Bangkok site on the internet,it will tell you every thing you need to know . Hope that helps you.

Edited August 9, 200916 yr by Thongkorn

The bad news is that she will not qualify for settlement in the UK as your fiance or spouse until she is 21.

Nothing to stop her applying for a visit visa, but that would only give her a maximum of 6 months in the UK. Given her age and relationship with you she may find it difficult convincing the ECO that she will return to Thailand at the end of the visit. Does she work? Study?

I would say being the cynic I am that this is so daft it has to be a wind up ,,,,nothing more nothing less.

I have to agree with Nigelandjan. This is such a old story in Thailand. The "Older gentleman" comes to Thailand for the first time and falls for a 'teenager" The obstacles a head of you are enormous considering her age.. I think it is great that other posters give you good information on trying to get a visa, but there is a reality here that you may have to learn for yourself. Just remember you are making the choices here and you have to own anything that happens down the road. Do not start blaming "Thai girls" or Thai culture when things do not go your way. If you empty your wallet it is your responsibility. She is just looking for the best situation for her and her family which is natural. I wish you well, but try not to turn your relationship with her into the old Farang meets young Thai girl buys her a house, supports her, gives her gold, ect cliche and then have it all falls apart, however everyone is entitled to their dreams.

It doesn't say anywhere how old the OP is, so why are people instantly picturing him as a pensioner. He could just as easily be in his 20s.

To the OP, you have no chance of a settlement visa as someone has already stated and very little chance of a visit visa. The main hurdle that a young Thai woman needs to get over before getting a visit visa is a reason to return to Thailand at the end of the visit. This is normally satisfied by either substantial assets in Thailand,ie house or land ownership, a good job with a letter from the employer stating they are happy to hold the job for the applicants return or a place on a recognised educational course.

I would advise you apply around October with plenty of contact evidence etc.

IMO you have not known each other long enough.

6 months minimum i would like to see phone bills/transfers/photographs of you both plus another visit.

Well firstly you are not legally married, so only a tourist visa at the moment.

The British Embassies have been told to watch out for arranged marriages and seems that you hardly know each other, they might think along those lines, as she is very young.

You have not indicated how old you are.

About settlement in the UK, well you are on benefits, and can support her for a few months, this might lead the Embassy to think about what job she will do afterwards to support you both, as your disabled benefit is not going to be enough. Do you have your own house?

If you come here, there is a way to get your disability allowance paid here, I can give you details by PM.

I think your best option is to come here, but again, what work can you do? How will you survive, as her wages might not be that much, and the standard of living that you might be able to afford with her salary is not going to be that great.

But at the end of the day, you have to try, get the evidence and try, but be prepared for the heart break if it happens.

Agreed, relying on state benefits may be a problem when it comes to a settlement visa, but it equally may not be.

From Maintenance and accommodation

There is no objection to the British citizen/settled sponsor receiving any public funds to which he/she is entitled in his/her own right.......

If the sponsor is in receipt of public funds, it does not mean that they will be unable to support the applicant, although clearly a person who is heavily dependent on the state because they don't have sufficient means of their own will find it difficult to support another person for any length of time.

The important factor to consider is whether there will be a need for the sponsor to claim additional public funds to support the applicant if leave to enter granted.

(My emphasis)

As she is not 21 she cannot enter the UK as your wife however she may as a family visitor if you marry.

A tourist visa is you re only option.

If you require professional help feel free to contact me we have offices in the UK/Pattaya.

We got married but not the official one in Bangkok, i.e. party, rings, dowry etc. we will do the official marriage when I go back. I can support her for 3 or 6 months depending on validity of visa.

Thanks for listening.

You didn't get married...you paid for a big party!

This is going to end up a mightmare...

RAZZ

If the OP had wanted relationship advice, I'm sure he would have asked for it.

He didn't; so can we please stick to the topic of visas?

The topic is of visa applications as far as i can see !!

'7s aside was directed at Razz's rather un-visa like advice I would suggest and as such was not connected to anything regarding said visa's, not that I would do anything like that

'7s aside was directed at Razz's rather un-visa like advice I would suggest

Indeed, and certain earlier posts not connected with visa advice.

'7s aside was directed at Razz's rather un-visa like advice I would suggest

Indeed, and certain earlier posts not connected with visa advice.

I don't see the word "moderator" by your avatar?

Plus he asked for advice. Pointing out that he is not legally married and therefore has to apply for a Visit Visa rather than a Spouse Visa is valid advice

RAZZ

Edited August 11, 200916 yr by RAZZELL

'7s aside was directed at Razz's rather un-visa like advice I would suggest

Indeed, and certain earlier posts not connected with visa advice.

I don't see the word "moderator" by your avatar?

God forbid!

Plus he asked for advice. Pointing out that he is not legally married and therefore has to apply for a Visit Visa rather than a Spouse Visa is valid advice

Ok, let's say you could have worded it better. As he says in his first post "we will do the official marriage when I go back" I reckon he knows this anyway!

So, I suppose when you said "This is going to end up a mightmare (sic)... " you were referring to the visa application process!

Edited August 12, 200916 yr by 7by7

So, I suppose when you said "This is going to end up a mightmare (sic)... " you were referring to the visa application process!

Nope...the relationship and this thread! :D

RAZZ